/dementia/taxonomy/term/5/all en /dementia/channels/news/caring-conversations-home-care-or-care-home-360818 <p><a href="/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations/caring-conversations-past-episodes"><em><strong>Caring Conversations</strong></em></a> is an online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions.</p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:51:13 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1707 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/mcgill-cares-how-caring-loved-one-young-onset-dementia-inspired-creation-lorenzos-house-360985 <p>Join us on December 4th at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30- to 45-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia. </p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:47:57 +0000 maria.vincelli@mcgill.ca 1928 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/open-science-project-funded-15m-361131 <h2><b>YCharOS antibody characterization platform addresses the “reproducibility crisis” in research</b></h2> <p>An innovative research project led by researchers at The Neuro has been awarded $1.5M by the Government of Quebec through CQDM.</p> <p>YCharOS is an innovative platform led by neuroscientists Peter McPherson and Carl Laflamme that validates antibody reagents for human proteins.</p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:51:24 +0000 admin 1943 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/public-lectures-mcconnell-brain-imaging-centre-40th-anniversary-361109 <p>An exciting series of Public Lectures at the “Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec (BANQ) from 14:30 to 16:00! Esteemed researchers in neuroscience will share their latest findings on obesity, Alzheimer's disease, and Open Science.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:28:15 +0000 admin 1936 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/home-neurological-disorder-diagnosis-project-receives-major-funding-361075 <h2><b>$1M grant from The Weston Family Foundation will pave the way for earlier intervention in REM sleep behaviour disorder and Parkinson’s disease</b></h2> <p>REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) is an often debilitating condition that causes people to act out in their sleep, sometimes violently. What’s worse, people with the disorder often go on to develop Parkinson’s disease.</p> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:24:33 +0000 admin 1931 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-august-now-available-358139 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:38:55 +0000 admin 1909 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-july-now-available-357846 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:11:37 +0000 admin 1913 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/june-busy-month-neuro-patient-resource-centre-357676 <h4>This month, we are highlighting not one, not two but three important health conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, and myasthenia gravis (MG).   </h4> <p>"Each of these conditions comes with its own set of challenges, and we’re here to provide valuable resources to help patients and their families navigate their journeys." </p> <p> </p> <h3>ALS: Understanding and managing the disease </h3> <p>Receiving an ALS diagnosis brings up a lot of questions and emotions.  </p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:23:35 +0000 admin 1917 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/what-importance-consumer-health-books-358173 <h4>What is the importance of consumer health books?</h4> <h5>Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people’s ability to manage their medical conditions.</h5> <h5> </h5> <p>The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.</p> <p>Discover the recent additions of books to their collection in person in room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:01:33 +0000 admin 1907 at /dementia /dementia/channels/event/grief-chats-qa-357861 <p>Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for Grief Chats Q&A – a free monthly Zoom webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief.</p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:48:03 +0000 admin 1895 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/tips-when-preparing-medical-appointment-357935 <p>A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.</p> <p>The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.</p> <p>For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, <a href="/infoneuro/online-resources/medical-topics/preparing-medical-appointment">consult our web-page on the topic here</a>.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:49:32 +0000 admin 1911 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/updates-our-accommodations-list-358304 <p>We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and <a href="/infoneuro/files/infoneuro/202405_accomodations.pdf">can be consulted here</a>.</p> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:50:11 +0000 admin 1905 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/pride-month-2slgbtqia-e-book-collection-357783 <p>To celebrate Pride Month this June, we are highlighting literature that centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of e-books is freely <a href="https://cusm.overdrive.com/collection/1469272">available through Overdrive here</a>.</p> <p>Further information about our e-book catalogue, as well as a how-to guide <a href="/infoneuro/fr/ebooks">can be found here</a>.</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:34:46 +0000 admin 1915 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/gbscidp-communication-cards-359815 <p>We are pleased to introduce this new resource available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre: Communication cards!<br /> <br /> Created by <a href="https://www.gbscidp.ca/icu-communications-cards/">GBS / CIDP Foundation of Canada</a>, this essential tool allows hospitalized patients to better communicate with their loved ones and their care team.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://gbscidp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/COMMUNICATION%20CARDS%20EN%20-%20FINAL.pdf">The communication cards can be downloaded here</a>.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:33:07 +0000 admin 1901 at /dementia /dementia/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-september-now-available-359289 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:47:24 +0000 admin 1903 at /dementia